Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Physiology of Physical Activities
Course Code
LSPA_180
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Pontaga
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To teach basic concepts of sports physiology, to analyse body adaptation mechanisms and factors determining ability to work in different types of sports loads, to develop skills in determining and evaluating physiological indicators related to physical activity.
Preliminary Knowledge
Acquired knowledge of the structure of the human body, the functions of organs, characterisation of different stages of human age; ability to count heart rate and pulse, measure arterial blood pressure, determine static pulmonary volumes, measure maximum muscle strength; competences to evaluate blood composition, physiological indicators of cardiovascular, respiratory systems, isometric maximum strength, compare them with literature data.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describe energy sources for muscle work under physical loads of varying lengths and intensities.
Individual work and tests
Muscle energy sources under loads of varying duration and intensity, sports-specific conditions, physiological background for the development of motor skills. • Preparation for tests
2.Differentiates between functional changes in the body during sport-specific conditions and different intensity sports loads.
Individual work and tests
Preparation for tests • Muscle energy sources under loads of varying duration and intensity, sports-specific conditions, physiological background for the development of motor skills.
3.Explains the physiological background for developing physical characteristics and acquiring movement skills.
Individual work and tests
Muscle energy sources under loads of varying duration and intensity, sports-specific conditions, physiological background for the development of motor skills. • Preparation for tests • Physiological background for the development of strength, power, strength and speed properties. • Aerobic endurance, its characteristics and physiological background for training.
4.Explain the role of physical exercises in the promotion, development and maintenance of physical development.
Individual work and tests
Aerobic endurance, its characteristics and physiological background for training. • Preparation for tests • Physiological background for the development of strength, power, strength and speed properties.
Skills
1.The physical performance of a person shall be determined by carrying out the load tests.
Individual work and tests
Aerobic endurance, its characteristics and physiological background for training. • Determination of aerobic endurance.
2.Measures peak force, strength endurance, explosive strength, speed, aerobic capacity, balance, flexibility, determines accuracy of kinaesthetic sensations and vestibular stability.
Individual work and tests
Physiological background for the development of strength, power, strength and speed properties. • Laboratory work: acquisition of sensory system motion skills • Determination of strength characteristics.
Competences
1.Analyse physical characteristics indicators and compare them with literature data.
Individual work and tests
Aerobic endurance, its characteristics and physiological background for training. • Preparation for tests
2.Evaluates the performance of the athlete’s cardiorespiratory system.
Individual work and tests
Aerobic endurance, its characteristics and physiological background for training. • Determination of aerobic endurance.
3.Use sports physiology knowledge in practical activity: assess physical development and fitness of athletes.
Individual work and tests
Physiological background for the development of strength, power, strength and speed properties. • Preparation for tests
4.Chooses the duration of the planned load and recovery so that the workout has maximum effect.
Individual work and tests
Preparation for tests
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Preparation for tests |
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Learns lecture materials in e-studies, reads compulsory literature, performs self-study tests on the same topics as the examination tests. Familiarise yourself with the descriptions of laboratory work before they are performed. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Muscle energy sources under loads of varying duration and intensity, sports-specific conditions, physiological background for the development of motor skills. |
33.30% from total grade
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10 points
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A test with many choice questions about muscle energy sources at different physical loads, sports-specific conditions, motion memory formation. |
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2.
Physiological background for the development of strength, power, strength and speed properties. |
33.30% from total grade
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10 points
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A test with many choice questions on determining the physiological rationale for developing of strength and speed characteristics. |
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3.
Aerobic endurance, its characteristics and physiological background for training. |
33.40% from total grade
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10 points
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A multi-choice test on the physiological characteristics of aerobic endurance and the physiological background for development. |
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4.
Laboratory work: acquisition of sensory system motion skills |
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Test
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In laboratory work, vestibular stability and precision of kinaesthetic sensations shall be determined. |
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5.
Determination of strength characteristics. |
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Test
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Laboratory work determines the maximum isometric strength of the finger flexor and beck extensor muscles, vertical jump height and power. |
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6.
Determination of aerobic endurance. |
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Test
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In laboratory work, cardiovascular performance shall be determined by performing a load test on a bicycle ergometer up to a heart rate of 170 beats per minute. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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Auditorium
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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Auditorium
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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Auditorium
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscle strength, ways of realising it. Muscle activity power. Strength endurance. Physiological justification of strength training. Speed, its forms of expression, physiological justification of development. Maximum anaerobic power.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscle strength, ways of realising it. Muscle activity power. Strength endurance. Physiological justification of strength training. Speed, its forms of expression, physiological justification of development. Maximum anaerobic power.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscle strength, ways of realising it. Muscle activity power. Strength endurance. Physiological justification of strength training. Speed, its forms of expression, physiological justification of development. Maximum anaerobic power.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscle strength, ways of realising it. Muscle activity power. Strength endurance. Physiological justification of strength training. Speed, its forms of expression, physiological justification of development. Maximum anaerobic power.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscle strength, ways of realising it. Muscle activity power. Strength endurance. Physiological justification of strength training. Speed, its forms of expression, physiological justification of development. Maximum anaerobic power.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscle strength, ways of realising it. Muscle activity power. Strength endurance. Physiological justification of strength training. Speed, its forms of expression, physiological justification of development. Maximum anaerobic power.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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General aerobic endurance. Maximum oxygen consumption, aerobic and anaerobic change thresholds. Physiological justification of endurance training.
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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General aerobic endurance. Maximum oxygen consumption, aerobic and anaerobic change thresholds. Physiological justification of endurance training.
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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General aerobic endurance. Maximum oxygen consumption, aerobic and anaerobic change thresholds. Physiological justification of endurance training.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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General aerobic endurance. Maximum oxygen consumption, aerobic and anaerobic change thresholds. Physiological justification of endurance training.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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General aerobic endurance. Maximum oxygen consumption, aerobic and anaerobic change thresholds. Physiological justification of endurance training.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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Muscle strength, ways of realising it. Muscle activity power. Strength endurance. Physiological justification of strength training. Speed, its forms of expression, physiological justification of development. Maximum anaerobic power.
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General aerobic endurance. Maximum oxygen consumption, aerobic and anaerobic change thresholds. Physiological justification of endurance training.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Bioenergy of muscles. Physiological indicators of load intensity. Physiological changes in the body in various sports-specific conditions. Signs of overtraining. Physiological justification of learning movement skills.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscle strength, ways of realising it. Muscle activity power. Strength endurance. Physiological justification of strength training. Speed, its forms of expression, physiological justification of development. Maximum anaerobic power.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscle strength, ways of realising it. Muscle activity power. Strength endurance. Physiological justification of strength training. Speed, its forms of expression, physiological justification of development. Maximum anaerobic power.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscle strength, ways of realising it. Muscle activity power. Strength endurance. Physiological justification of strength training. Speed, its forms of expression, physiological justification of development. Maximum anaerobic power.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Muscle strength, ways of realising it. Muscle activity power. Strength endurance. Physiological justification of strength training. Speed, its forms of expression, physiological justification of development. Maximum anaerobic power.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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General aerobic endurance. Maximum oxygen consumption, aerobic and anaerobic change thresholds. Physiological justification of endurance training.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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General aerobic endurance. Maximum oxygen consumption, aerobic and anaerobic change thresholds. Physiological justification of endurance training.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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General aerobic endurance. Maximum oxygen consumption, aerobic and anaerobic change thresholds. Physiological justification of endurance training.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Pontaga I. Spēka, spēka izturības, ātrspēka un ātruma attīstīšanas fizioloģiskais pamatojums. 1. daļa. Mācību līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. LSPA, Rīga, 2023., 81 lpp. (akcpetējams izdevums)
2.
Pontaga I. Spēka, spēka izturības, ātrspēka un ātruma attīstīšanas fizioloģiskais pamatojums. 2. daļa. Mācību līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. LSPA, Rīga, 2023., 54 lpp. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Pontaga I. Aerobās izturības attīstīšanas fizioloģiskais pamatojums. Mācību līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. LSPA, Rīga, 2014., 44 lpp. (akcpetējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
4.
Kenney W.L., Wilmore J.H., Costill D.L. Physiology of Sport and Exercise. 8th edition. Human Kinetics, 2025, printed in UK, 672 p. (noteiktas pasniedzēja norādītas nodaļas).Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Pontaga, I. (2015). Aerobās izturības treniņš. Vispusīgās fiziskās sagatavotības trenera rokasgrāmata (redaktori: R. Līcis, U. Grāvītis, S. Luika). Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs, SIA „DUE”, 148-167.
2.
McArdle W.D., Katch F.I. Katch V.L. Exercise Physiology. Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance. 9th edition. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2023, printed in China, 1176 p.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
The Physiology of Training. (2006). Whyte G. (Ed.), Churcill Livingstone, Elsevier, 246 p. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
2.
ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription (ed. Cemal O.). 12th edition, Wolters & Kluwer, 2025Suitable for English stream
3.
Housh, T., J., Housh, .J., & deVries, H., A. (2016). Applied Exercise and Sport Physiology with Labs. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, London and New York, 481 p. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream